Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are colleges and universities that were established before 1964 and primarily educate Black Americans. The Higher Education Act of 1965 defines HBCUs.
Examples of HBCUs
Alabama State University: Founded in 1867, this university is one of Alabama's largest HBCUs. Rosa Parks is a notable alumna.
Alcorn State University: Founded in 1871, this university was the first Black land-grant institution in the United States.
Clark Atlanta University: This private, Methodist university is a research-oriented HBCU that was formed in 1988.
Bennett College: Located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Dillard University: Located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Fisk University: Located in Nashville, Tennessee.
Lincoln University of Missouri: Located in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Philander Smith College: Located in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Stillman College: Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Tuskegee University: Located in Tuskegee, Alabama.
Wiley College: Located in Marshall, Texas
